Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

1. Central Michel Richard

8.4
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

Shaggy N.Shaggy N.: The Cheese Puffs, Lobster Burger and Fried Chicken with Mashed Potato are a must have...so good!!!!!!

Anita S.Anita Sweeney: The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

Josephine L.Josephine Lee: Great service! Ordered the lobster burger and the fried chicken, both were amazingly delicious! Upscale place without feeling snooty. Down to earth decor and food!

Maketto is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

2. Maketto

9.0
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't leave without ordering the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and Bread made with organic chicken, five spice caramel, & housemade bread loaf.

BobbyBobby: Must get the maketto fried chicken! It's a big portion so share!

EaterEater: The unique design, combining indoor/outdoor spaces and restaurant with retail, provides a home for an addictive dim sum brunch and beloved dishes like Taiwanese fried chicken. Read more.

Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

3. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin B: get the fried chicken, the skillet cornbread, and the basement.

JennaJenna: Try the super tender fried chicken, mac 'n cheese and waffle dish. An unusual yet surprisingly deliciously harmonising combo. Comfort food at its finest.

Brad T.Brad T: 1) Sit at the bar for quicker brunch service2) Order bloody mary (damn!)3) Enjoy the fried chicken, eggs and waffles (as if you have a choice)

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

4. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.7
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Aroon S.Aroon Sharma: Tiny place but great fried chicken and unique doughnuts. Best doughnut selection is in the morning if course!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Fried Chicken BLT is a great sandwich balancing the savoriness of the fries chicken and bacon with the sweetness of the doughnut bun.

Harper W.Harper Wentz: I had the fried chicken and I thought it was crispy, perfectly seasoned, and very juicy❤️ I absolutely loved

Georgia Brown's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

5. Georgia Brown's

8.1
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews

Dana T.Dana Thomas: Best fried chicken I have ever had. Sorry, grandma! Will at the bar is excellent, as well.

SamanthaSamantha: Great food/drink (cornbread, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, and sangria), great music, wonderful service!!

Ken W.Ken Williams: Great Spiced Washington Apple MartinI and enjoyed the fried chicken

BonChon Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

6. BonChon Chicken

8.6
1015 Half St SE (at K St SE), Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · SW Ballpark - Navy Yard · 28 tips and reviews

GelindaGelinda: Well known for their Korean fried chicken. You can order wings, drumsticks or strips served with a side of diced radishes which are really tasty. Parking can be tight on National's game night.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Potstickers are lightly fried pork and vegetable dumplings brushed with Bonchon signature sauce and a perfect start before you sink your teeth into some Korean Fried Chicken.

josef j.josef jon: ✨🍗 Fried chicken drumsticks are huge, but ambiance is severely lacking 👎🏼

Art and Soul is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

7. Art and Soul

7.6
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Aleah A.Aleah Alia: The fried chicken is delicious!!

Erin V.Erin V: Get the fried chicken buscuit!

Andi R.Andi Radice: Excellent soul food gastropub. Try the shrimp & grits and fried chicken.

Bantam King is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

8. Bantam King

8.2
501 G St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't like ramen? There might be something wrong with you, but they got you covered w/ the massive Fried Chicken Dinner including mac & cheese, corn on the cob, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, & biscuits!

Julia M.Julia M: fun vibe, awesome servers. Their CHINTAN is absolutely amazing. Ask for Shio Chintan (secret menu). Fried chicken plate is on point - chicken drippings over rice. Spicy miso ramen good too.

Nicole B.Nicole Binuya: Ramen is great but limited selection with the same toppings for all kinds. Skip the fried chicken if you're looking for spicy.

Rose's Luxury is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

9. Rose's Luxury

9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

JohannaJohanna: I'm generally a harsh critic and have to say, everything we got was wonderful. Pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup, strawberry pasta, and fried chicken, all wonderfully complex in flavor and texture.

Jason T.Jason Townsend: Amazing food at Rose's Luxury -- highly recommend the Pork sausage/habanero/lychee salad and the Pickle brined fried chicken with honey & sesame

Steven A.Steven Androphy: Bring a few friends to wait in line with and try almost everything on the menu. Highlights include the lychee salad, corn with guajillo chile, pickle-brined fried chicken, and caramelized cauliflower.

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

10. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.3
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews

Chad C.Chad Campbell: Only take cash, get the mac & chs, collard greens, and fried chicken... Great!

Alex O.Alex Orr: Definitely over-priced, and late night everything gets priced even higher. Soul food shouldn't cost $20 a plate. That said, Mac 'n cheese is really great, as are collards, wings, and fried chicken.

James S.James Stolp: Fantastic food! Fried catfish, greens, grits and cheese, cornbread, sweet tea, great fries chicken. They're doing it right!

Convivial is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

11. Convivial

8.1
801 O St NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 32 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: A cozy French spot, perfect for date night. The wine list is extensive and high quality. The fried chicken coq au vin, leeks Dijonaise and arctice char are on our must-try list. Read more.

Erin D.Erin Dybwad: Fried chicken was amazing. Loved the beer salad.

Ben R.Ben R: Fried chicken coq au vin (amazing), scallop boudin blanc, latkes, hot sticky toffee pudding

Stan's Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

12. Stan's Restaurant & Lounge

7.9
1029 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gaskins: Great baked and fried wings. Perfect spot to start your night in DC.

Jannel b.Jannel booty-doo: Fried chicken n mambo sauce phenomenol.. n the drinks arr not wat u expect.. talk about getting bent.

Rita L.Rita Lassiter: FORGET the fried chicken wings. They have no flavor. Get the baked wings instead. TRUST !

BUL is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

13. BUL

7.9
2431 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 18 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin LG: Korean fried chicken, seafood pancake, dukbokki were all great. Try the chilled sake in a can!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken) is crispy and delicious but the spicy ones could use a little more heat.

Caitlin D.Caitlin D: Seafood pancake, bulgogi taco and puny, overlooked fried chicken were all swimming in grease. We stopped for tums on the way home. 😒

Unconventional Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

14. Unconventional Diner

8.9
1207 9th St NW (btwn M & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 35 tips and reviews

GonzaloGonzalo: It can get a bit noisy but the food is worth it. The fried chicken and the lentils (strong vegan/vegetarian options) were fantastic. Loved the cocktails. Side note: the portions are huge.

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lakin: Mac n cheese n fried chicken

Adnan M.Adnan Manjal: Fried chicken burger is good. Their desserts look delicious. Loved their beetroot juice.

NuVegan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Washington.

15. NuVegan Cafe

8.4
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 78 tips and reviews

tim m.tim meinberg: Veggie fried chicken! Thats all!

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Try the Vegan Mac N' Cheese, and the Vegan fried Chicken Sandwich. Not very healthy, but very tasty and unique

MaverickMaverick: Get some of the meat substitutes. (i.e. Vegan fried chicken) They're always good. Very unique menu, excellent service, friendly staff. #iRecommend